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• If Only

  by Mask By The Moon 9 months ago

  I begin to plan. I hum to myself, then begin to sing. It helps me think.

  “If only, if only, the woodpecker sighed…” Before…

• Emergency

  by One Time, One Chance 9 months ago

  The moment I think I have a plan, Shade walks in and I lose my idea.

  “There is nothing wrong with your brain young man. I be…

• Lonely Relics

  by uselessness 9 months ago

  “Do you feel that?”

  “Feel what?”

  “That energy. That tingling on your arms.”

  I didn’t respond. Yvette had always been into …

• Where did my nicknames come from? -Brebelles

  by Brebelles 9 months ago

  So no one asks about me, I see how it is. Oh well, at least there’s no death threats out on me. No love, no hate.

  Anywhowayz…

• More Beginnings of Songs (Well ONE)!!

  by Brebelles 9 months ago

  You need to
  Fly-e High-e
  In the sky
  You need to
  soar over all of your expectations

• Cranes and Crows

  by A Joker 9 months ago

  Robin entered the apartment of Johnathan Crane. It was mostly empty, just a chair and a sociopath. Crane had been diagnosed s…

• {Challenge: Mundane Object} Let the Currency Fly

  by THX 0477 8 months ago

  “I hate you! I hate you!” the girl screams as she stands in the corner of the classroom, face red and eyes wild. Ah, the lot …

• One down

  by m8ryx 8 months ago

  Every day he stands at the freeway entrance, squinting into the sun, back bent slightly, shoes worn through long ago. His sig…

• Just One More {Challenge: mundane object}

  by Tiggerstripn2 8 months ago

  As I waited in line at the supermarket, I noticed a woman with a small boy.
  She was pleading with the manager ;
  she had tea…

• Game Therapy (mundane challenge: a quarter) (Formerly called Bullying)

  by Mistress Elsha Hawk 8 months ago

  I slammed the front door behind me and threw my books down on the couch. “Mom! I’m home!” I yelled at the top of my lungs.

  ...

• Space Cash {Challenge: mundane object}

  by Amaster 8 months ago

  I heard a snap and then I felt my ears pop. I was told that these two things happening together were the two worst possible t…

• Rules For Friendship

  by Brebelles 8 months ago

  Here are a few of my Rules for friendship:
  1. Know who your REAL friends are
  2. Love and cherish and honor you friends
  3. Put…

• A Little Expirement

  by Amaster 8 months ago

  I want to do a little experiment. I’m going to rate this story with one star. If anyone reads this, please leave a rating of …

• my escape (poem)

  by cherry blossom 8 months ago

  In the rain
  alone
  was beautiful
  now is not
  in two seconds anger came
  then will leave in knots

  Seems so perfect
  standing o…

• Ugly

  by Ana Cristina 8 months ago

• Thanks granny {challenge: mundane object}

  by Blossom Ruoqen 8 months ago

  “And this, is for you darling!” my grandma said, as she handed me the most battered quarter I had ever seen in my life. “Erm….

• Silver Dream

  by Blossom Ruoqen 8 months ago

  “When will it rain?” asked a young-looking girl to a distant and bemused boy sitting in a large pasture.
  “I’m waiting-”
  “For …

• A Quarter Is A Quarter. A Challenge is a Challenge.

  by Yeah Write! 8 months ago

  On my way home from school, everyday I would walk down First St. It was a marvelous street, the street where all the shops of…

• A Day at Origins {Quarters Challenge}

  by Alexa ♥ 8 months ago

  I’m bored. It’s been 90 minutes since a customer has come here without using it as a shortcut between shoes and juniors.

  “I’...

• Emma One

  by Insert Pen Name Here 8 months ago

  January Third-Study Hall-Emma

  You know, I don’t even know why this class exists. We all sit here, bored out of our minds for…

• Emma Four

  by Insert Pen Name Here 8 months ago

  Later- The living room

  Ok, Amelia (Lia) is here already. Apparently, her mom brought her over half an hour early. Lia’s been…

• World.

  by Maybe_Miseryx 8 months ago

  Think about the world. Think about it if we had no computers, (thats right, i said no computers), no cell phones, no ele…

• What Got Me Writing, This Time Around

  by THX 0477 8 months ago

  Asleep, of course, I dream I’m on a stage. I know, in the way that you can only know things in a dream, that I’m part of the …

• Scared More Than A 6 Year Old Should Be [Dream Challenge.]

  by One Time, One Chance 8 months ago

  I come home from school to see a big truck in my driveway. That’s strange. I think and head over to find my dad – he had so…

• The Night to Remember

  by Hunting Beauty 8 months ago

  One night, two girls about the age of 15 decided to go for a quick walk through the neighborhood. It was a dark night in Octo…

• A Shadow, Grandmom & Me as a Ghost : [Dream Challenge]

  by SKermitgorf 8 months ago

  I was being chased by a figure clad in black. It got closer, I looked into what should have been a face, no face was there.

  ...

• Dream Challenge: 5 Scary Dreams - Continuation

  by Brebelles 8 months ago

  3. Bear and a Skateboard
  I dreamt that I was Velma in Scooby Doo. We were on a mystery to find the person or thing that was …

• Writers-Block? Not For Me

  by Brebelles 8 months ago

  So I had writers-block. But I found the reason why.
  I have two friends who I will diagnois:

  One friend finds something out, ...

• Writers-Block? Not For Me 2

  by Brebelles 8 months ago

  Continuation…

  So my friends what can I do? Well heres what I have tryed so far….

  I have made excuses for them.
  I have f…

• I had that one (dream challenge)

  by Blossom Ruoqen 8 months ago

  I was about 5.
  I was playing at the public playground when I see my older sister standing completely inert with her back towa…

• Blood and Emotions

  by AeroPen 8 months ago

  The heart is the center
  Of me
  It holds my emotions

  But like blood
  It must circulate
  The veins and arteries
  Carry blood to an…

• Just an Idea that Spurred into a 12 Year Old

  by The 13 Year-Old 8 months ago

  “The thing that scared me most about that thing was that it blitzkrieged our ambush site.” Velk took a moment to pause, recal…

• Blocked from my heart

  by Billy Wenge-Murphy 8 months ago

  And Robin said, “The reason I don’t love you is because you’re an AOL lamer. I could never love a boy who types in all caps.”...

• How To Be Happy, Even If You Already Are Introduction

  by A Joker 8 months ago

  Are you a happy person? You don’t have to answer that, because I’m not going to listen anyway. The correct answer is “No, pl…

• How To Be Happy, Even If You Already Are Part 1

  by A Joker 8 months ago

  I’ve got a lot on my mind, mostly hats, but the occasional worry creeps up too. Everybody gets stressed sometimes, and there …

• How To Be Happy, Even If You Already Are Part 2

  by A Joker 8 months ago

  Unhappy people conclude that any trial they face will inevitably end in failure. This is most likely true, but that doesn’t m…

• How To Be Happy, Even If You Already Are Part 3

  by A Joker 8 months ago

  Another roadblock comes in the form of “anger”. Anger can strike at any moment, while driving your car, while driving someone…

• How To Be Happy, Even If You Already Are Part 4

  by A Joker 8 months ago

  Today’s modern human holds their emotions in for the sake of dignity, but is that really worth happiness? That was a rhetoric…

• The Aimless Wanderer

  by A Joker 8 months ago

  The Aimless Wanderer slowly trudged through the hot, dry dessert. He drug a large object covered in bandages behind him. The …

• Why Literary Agents Just Don't Get The Joke

  by A Joker 8 months ago

  You’ve got to wonder what motivates this sad circus we call the “writers market”. The opportunities may be there, but the yel…

• Finding a Way Out

  by Hunting Beauty 8 months ago

  ‘Where am I?’ Abbie thought when she awoke. She looked beside her and saw Alexia. “Alexia?” She whispered. “Alexia, wake up.”...

• If Only

  by Dreamer 7 months ago

  If only
  If only he could love me,
  wouldn’t my life be great?
  If only I was his girl
  wouldn’t it all be right?

  But 10 years f…

• Flying

  by blackbearsrock 7 months ago

  ” Oh my god honey get down here at once, don’t copy your father!” My wife yelled so loud that the whole crowd watching me and…

• and it shall be known(beginning)

  by Rosalienye 7 months ago

• Friendship

  by Brebelles 7 months ago

  What do I think of when FRIENDSHIP is mentioned?

  Love
  Trust
  Secrets
  Fun
  Hugs
  Talks
  Togetherness
  Good Times
  Bad Times
  Silly
  M…

• Found

  by YodaOnCrack 7 months ago

  And there I stand before you as you drift in and out of consciousness. You look up at me and smile. “Yes, it’s me,” I say, “I…

• No time to wait, 137th ficlet, I NEED A CHALLENGE NOW!

  by Mask By The Moon 7 months ago

  Okay, You know what? I NEED A CHALLENGE! I need you to write vampire stories for me, I need some. Alternatively, you can:

  1)...

• Eternal Monologue

  by Howie Amourscow 7 months ago

  It takes three things to kill a vampire.

  Yes, I know.

  Of course you do.

  Then why are we talking about it?

  Because you hav…

• Zookeeper

  by Pat J 7 months ago

  The sky opened up like a mouth and swallowed me whole. I passed through its throat, a black-shadowed and flexible tube that s…

• Newsflash!: Blood is Beautiful

  by YodaOnCrack 7 months ago

  “Excuse me, Ms. Moore? Did you just say vampire because-”

  “Yes, yes I did. I’m retiring because I’m a vampire. Next question…

• Love's Denile

  by Brebelles 7 months ago

  What can I say?
  I love you, I hate you.
  I need you, I want you.
  Could I be forever and ever?
  Or Always and never?
  Save me, tr…

• Standing

  by Brebelles 7 months ago

  Chorus 1
  Where do I stand,
  In this game of life?
  Where do I stand,
  In a group of friends?
  Where do I stand,
  Whenever I am sad…

• Mariana's Decision

  by Mistress Elsha Hawk 7 months ago

  She cradled the baby in her arms. No one was going to take it from her! Not now, not ever!

  “Please Mariana, just do what the…

• Attraction

  by YodaOnCrack 7 months ago

  It was 7:45 p.m. Tabitha adjusted her blouse as she approached the main entryway of Vikram’s beach house, the smell of the oc…

• Vamped Up 3

  by Tad Winslow 7 months ago

  (Continued in mid sentence).... I wasn’t making a killing, ummm, I mean alot of money. the bank sucked my assets dry, uh, I m…

• Material Of My Heart

  by Leave Me A Note 7 months ago

  What’s a heart made out of? Skin? Muscle? Nope. A heart is made out of love.
  I can see that you long for love. I see that you…

• Beyond The Open Window

  by Leave Me A Note 7 months ago

  “Keep up!” I yelled. My brother and I decided to take a walk in the forest.
  “Hi,” he said.
  “Listen, I have no time for your …

• When blogs roamed the earth

  by A Joker 7 months ago

  It’s my theory that the tedious post is what killed the blog. That and the fact that the bridge syndrome (everybody’s doing i…

• My Mind

  by Brebelles 7 months ago

  I wonder if,
  I can hold,
  it back.
  I wish it was,
  my tears,
  pouring out.
  Finally,
  I’m wonderin’,
  if it was,
  supposed to be.
  Ne…

• Vampire Fruit?

  by Tears of Phoenix 7 months ago

  He lay there in wait, passing the time. Just waiting for the moment someone would pick him. For then, it would be too late.

  ...

• Fire touched her lips

  by Lady Crowheart 7 months ago

  She was smiling.

  I couldn’t help but wonder if she knew I was there, hiding behind the scarce vegetation, watching in horror…

• [CHALLENGE] I'M IN THE MODE FOR LOVE

  by YodaOnCrack 7 months ago

  Writing great comments is an important part of being a great Ficleteer, wouldn’t you agree? In my opinion, nobody gets it bet…

• An Imperfect Moment (SoccerISmyLIFE's challenge)

  by Dr. Mousse 6 months ago

  “He said, do you want to be my partner? And it was so amazing. I mean, it’s so obvious he likes me!”
  They all stared at her w…

• Clarity

  by Brebelles 6 months ago

  I’m so faraway,
  From my sanity.
  Will it ever come back to me?

  Will my brain,
  be ever clear?
  Oh so crystal clear.

  Will my th…

• Do it All

  by Brebelles 6 months ago

  Some like to sing,
  and some like to dance.
  Some like to write,
  and some like to play.
  But you and I are all.

  Some like to cr…

• Welcome

  by Brebelles 6 months ago

  Welcome to the end of the world, yes welcome to my mind. Everything you see and hear, IS original. My mind works in a unfilte…

• 'Tis Bliss to Kiss(I'm in the Mode for Love Challenge)

  by MRay 6 months ago

  “I’m glad you agreed to meet with me,” said Father of the Light Held Open. “Pre-marital counseling is no longer a legal requi…

• In Loving Memory (My Sister in My Heart)

  by Brebelles 6 months ago

  A Tribute to a Loved One
  Lora Pacheco
  December 11th, 2007
  8:27P.M

  Lora is a close friend, who as of the date & time menti…

• Rising From Ruins

  by uselessness 6 months ago

  We were an overconfident card shark, carelessly casting our coins. Our faith in our fathers had failed us the fight, and the …

• I will ALWAYS remember you

  by Luna 6 months ago

  Dearest OE, (I will never call you anything else. I learned your real name two years ago and I’m still confused on how you sp…

• Smiling...Well Not So Much

  by Brebelles 6 months ago

  Smile…That is what I try to do. Smiling at this time is very hard. Last night a group of us kids sat around talking. Some o…

• Pencils

  by Brebelles 6 months ago

  “Lets draw a picture, Nanna!”
  “Okay, Taylor, what’s your favorite color?”
  “I like green, red, blue, purple and yellow!”
  “Do y…

• Who Am I? (Color Challenge)

  by emma jo_234 6 months ago

  O beautiful, for spacious skies,
  For amber waves of grain.
  For purple mountain majesties,
  Above the fruited plain!

  R…

• Blue (Color Challenge)

  by Blusparrow 6 months ago

  I love the color blue. It represents me and life. life is beautiful at times and other times it is rough.

  Blue is a beautif…

• Life in Grayscale

  by Valley Fey/Pinprick 6 months ago

  Not many people can say that their favorite color is gray. Not many people notice it at all. In fact, gray is probably the mo…

• I Don't Wanna Cry

  by Brebelles 6 months ago

  I don’t wanna cry,
  and I don’t wanna think about it.
  Your smile, Your song
  Oh so sweet
  Your laugh, Your eyes
  Don’t say goodby…

• The one with the auburn hair

  by Emmyful 6 months ago

  She was the one with the auburn hair. Yes, she was the one I wanted. I didn’t want just any old doll. I wanted someone specia…

• 5 things I am afraid of

  by Brebelles 6 months ago

  1. I am afraid of forgetting my friend that passed away.
  2. I am afraid of losing my friends because of differences.
  3. I am …

• Five Honest Truths

  by Saint Chuck 6 months ago

  1) I’m a huge dork. I like fantasy books,indie rock, and dancing in my underwear. I also spend hours on Wikihow learning how …

• Still Smiling

  by someday_93 6 months ago

  I’m the happy girl, I know that. I’m your constant. That’s why I smile for you, day in and day out. Even when I think the who…

• Pretty in Purple {Color Challenge}

  by Brebelles 6 months ago

  Purple. It describes me in the utmost way. It is how I feel and think. It is deep in richness. I feel all warm and fuzzy insi…

• A Haven for the Hopeless (Alliteration Challenge)

  by Batak Beatrix 6 months ago

  He carefully crawled into the vestibule of the venerable church as the silent saints watched with sad eyes. His sins had surr…

• Five More Honest Truths

  by Saint Chuck 6 months ago

  1. I love playing with matches. Or fire in general.

  2. I hate calling people I don’t know. Even the pizza delivery service.
  ...

• Not Another Face In The Crowd

  by A Joker 5 months ago

  You know what? A lot of people don’t get me, and a lot of people don’t want too. So why do I purposely try not to fit in? Bec…

• My Stargirl

  by someday_93 5 months ago

  Laying in our sleeping bags that night, in my living room, I promised you that no matter what, you’d be my best friend. That …

• Graveyard of Broken Hoops (Kermitgorf's Sports Challenge)

  by Tad Winslow 5 months ago

  Young Brandon heaves a heavy orange ball that’s bigger than his torso. His stringy arms bend in and spring out. All of his mi…

• I'll Be There

  by Brebelles 5 months ago

  I’ll be there when you need a hug.
  And I’ll be there when you need to cry.
  I’ll be there to bring you up when your down,
  Whe…

• Whenever

  by Brebelles 5 months ago

  Blossom:
  Whenever I think of you,
  I think of your beautiful smile.
  I think of all the good times,
  laughing or running or tick…

• Mount Olympus On The Loose

  by Jenunique 4 months ago

  It was a rather quiet day on Mount Olympus and the gods were beside themselves with boredom. They lie around on plump chaise …

• Something in my mind

  by User 8133 4 months ago

  There is something in my mind, all my life, all m life I’ve been searching for something…a great price, a light at the end …

• He Never Changed

  by Blusparrow 4 months ago

  “Some people never change” I said as I looked at Pete. I flipped my hair at him and we walked away. I never looked back and J…

• Trapped like a zebra. (Is that even an expression?)

  by invisibility_disability 4 months ago

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  “Oh my God!” I yelled. I tried to run to Aibfinnia in the cramped space, but it was too late. The stones had already c…

• Shakespeare Academy

  by Disturbed Youth 4 months ago

  I gave Hermia the cold shoulder throughout the rest of free period pretending to read my copy of Shakespeare’s Sonnets. i was…